~October 2008

Legislative Updates

California establishes Legislative Task Force on Fibromyalgia
Branch of Government:
California. Assembly
Title:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution 112
Summary:
Establishes a Legislative Task Force on Fibromyalgia to provide a public information and outreach program, promote fibromyalgia education and training programs for physicians and other health professionals, to collaborate with a broad group of stakeholders, to review current state policies and practices concerning treatment of fibromyalgia, to develop a state fibromyalgia strategic plan, and to hold a related summit.
Sponsor: Dymally

Latest Action:
08/30/2008 In Senate. Read third time. Adopted by Senate. To Assembly for concurrence.
08/31/2008 In Assembly. Assembly concurred in Senate amendments. To enrollment.
09/11/2008 Enrolled. 09/19/2008 Chaptered by Secretary of State.
09/19/2008 Resolution Chapter No. 154 [full text]

Pennsylvania Senate introduces bill to create a chronic pain task force
Branch of Government:
Pennsylvania. Senate
Title:
Senate Resolution 371
Summary:
Directs the Joint State Government Commission to create a chronic pain task force and advisory committee to promote professional and public education and awareness and improve the quality of care for chronic pain patients.
Sponsor: Browne

Latest Action:
09/16/2008 Introduced
09/16/2008 To Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare [full text]


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